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Public Holiday Nationwide

Children's Day

Thursday, May 27, 2027
May 2027
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🏪 What's open

  • Banks Closed
  • Government offices Closed
  • Schools Closed
  • Shops Varies
  • Restaurants Varies
  • Public transit Reduced
  • Stock market Closed
  • Post office Closed

🛋️ Long weekend potential

4-Day Block
THU 27 Holiday
FRI 28 Bridge Day
SAT 29 Weekend
SUN 30 Weekend

4-day weekend with a bridge day on May 28

📣 Traveler notes

Nigeria is a large, culturally diverse West African nation, boasting a population with over 250 ethnic groups and 500 languages.

  • New Year's Day (January 1)
  • Easter (Good Friday and Easter Monday)
  • Workers' Day (May 1)
  • Children's Day (May 27)
  • Democracy Day (May 29)

About this holiday

While specific national public holidays vary, the government of Nigeria declares several special days for public observance.